Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

blinking

Now!" I cut him off, already reaching for my clothes

him into focus because, for once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants with a furrowed brow, still half-asleep. "What the hell is going on?"

an answer, I heard a small voice from

Harper's tiny voice called

My heart stopped.

snapping toward me, confusion written all over his face. "What are they doing here?" he asked,

just

"I'm sorry to bother you, mister, but can

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

surged through me as my eyes darted toward the clock on the nightstand. It's past

kids hadn't had

my clothes on in a hurry, my hands shaking with guilt. "Where the hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there were kids with us?" I snapped at Titus as I buttoned up my

face. "We're the only ones left here. Everyone else went back to

"And you

things on my mind," he muttered, smirking

look that could kill. "Titus, what kind of adults are we if

go hungry?!"

before he could say anything,

groaned, rubbing his

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no need for that," I huffed, already moving toward the door

a deep breath before pulling the

and Cooper saw me standing there,

surprise. Their pins frket pos or landing on Titus still inside the room, before shifting back to

in their innocent eyes. But thankfully,

"Hi, miss," she greeted sweetly, playing ang with the plan

At least she still remembered to act as if we

enough to block their view of

up, and no

stabbed at my chest. I had been so caught

tucking a strand of Harper's hair behind her ear. "I'm so sorry.

studying me curiously.

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

me, I could feel Titus

forced a casual smile. "Yes, he was just helping me

and Cooper exchanged glances, clearly not convinced but also

at

the subject,

ever,"

finally stumbling upon the kitchen it was bigger fau I expected, with a long wooden table in the center and shelves lined with

kids and motioned for them to

as I headed

Harper

help!" Harper said, bouncing on

do it too!" Cooper

determination.

at their

"Are you sure?

warned, knowing how things usually turned

in the kitchen.

Harper grinned.

an egg into

here?" Titus' deep voice

find him leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the scene before him with a raised brow. His hair was still

of him standing there so casually made my stomach

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